Best Time to Fly FOD to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Fort Dodge Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
571 flights were scheduled from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 74.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
5.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
FOD to ORD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.2% | 125 min | 5.4% | 571 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FOD to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,176 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.4% | 4.1% | 414 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.9% | 3.1% | 97 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.0% | 0.9% | 115 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.9% | 4.7% | 452 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.8% | 1.0% | 97 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FOD to ORD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.5% | -2.1 pts | 7.5% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.8% | -6.8 pts | 2.4% | 165 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 3.5% | 934 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).